Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 66700

Midland Main Line: Electrification

Tabled: 10 July 2025
Answered: 18 July 2025

Question

James Naish

LabourRushcliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of pausing Midland Main Line electrification on rail supply chain companies in the East Midlands.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

I am aware that a clear pipeline of infrastructure investment supports the supply chain in planning resources effectively and ensures skilled workers can be retained. While further electrification of the Midland Main Line has been paused, there is still significant investment being made in rail. The Spending Review has ensured an affordable and credible network-wide programme of works has been established to support the Government’s mission to improve the railway for passengers and freight operators.